Principle

CIVIL PROCEDURE — Damages — Interest on Judgment Debt — Applicability of Judgments Act 1838

Area of law
CIVIL PROCEDURE
Court
Supreme Court

Judgment debts carry interest at 4% per annum under the Judgments Act 1838. Interest runs from judgment entry until satisfaction. The principle applies to civil procedure and damages. The rule provides statutory interest on judgment debts. Execution may levy such interest. The rate is fixed…

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